Gainward is at the same time offering Gainward BLISS GeForce 8800 GS with 384MB GDDR3 at 575MHz core and 1700Mhz memory speed and 1375MHz Shader speed for €131. This 192 bit card is currently in stock.

These are prime examples that great graphics don't have to cost an arm and a leg, but there is a chance that 9600GT might be faster than 8800GS, but it is certainly slower and lower priced than the 8800GT.
You can buy Gainward's 8800GS Bliss here.